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AI bowel cancer test can tell whether patients need chemotherapy 

Published
1 August 2024
Categories
Research and innovation
Health
Science

A new artificial intelligence (AI) test to determine the risk of bowel cancers coming back could help patients avoid chemotherapy, according to new research led by the University of Leeds. 

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Using AI to detect heart failure

Published
7 June 2024
Categories
Health
Science

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could improve early diagnosis of heart failure, according to research led by the University of Leeds.

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Assessing the impact of sweeteners on appetite

Published
29 March 2024
Categories
Science
Health
Research

Replacing sugar with artificial and natural sweeteners in foods does not make people hungrier – and also helps to reduce blood sugar levels, a significant new study has found. 

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Cancer deaths plummet in middle aged people

Published
14 March 2024
Categories
Health
Science
Research

Fewer middle-aged people are dying from cancer in the UK than at any point over the last 25 years, new research shows.

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Funding boost for space science project

Published
11 March 2024
Categories
Global
Science

A pioneering radio astronomy project, introducing skills and expertise to countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, has received a funding boost to continue its transformational work.